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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2012 23:45:30 GMT
Hi everyone - I've been taking SSRIs and Concerta 36mg for a little while now which has helped, but on some occasions when I've been drinking (and I admit, had extra methylphenidate to keep me going) I've shown signs of slightly manic behaviour - nothing too serious but things like riding in the trunk of a car on the motorway which is risky and something I wouldn't do, being loud, aggressive etc. On Tuesday night I got extremely drunk and basically had a completely manic attack - I ended up being taken advantage of by a guy I knew, huge parts of the night are completely blank and then when I realised what had happened (I have a long term boyfriend) I cut myself about 30 times on my leg, had to go to hospital and proceeded to throw things around the doctor's room. This is NOT me. I am usually very friendly, caring and a little quiet, and not at ALL aggressive or angry even when very drunk. I would also never DREAM of cheating on my wonderful partner. I can't believe that this 'other person' did those things and that stuff happened with a truly repulsive person who I had no intention to even speak to for a long time. The psych said it must have been a manic episode brought on by the meds and alcohol combined but has anyone else gone through this? I'm scared and don't know what to do now - as well as being distraught that it's caused so much sadness for my partner (I told him straight away). Please help - I need advice, or consoling, or something:( Poppy
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2012 9:42:17 GMT
Best to talk to your psychiatrist again
But a combo of booze n' meds is pretty risky and it's not surprising you've had a manic episode.
I've been a bit manic (emotionally liable, bit aggressive etc) so now reduce/stop my meds if I know I'm going to have a drink.
I'd review which med you're on - concerta keeps you tied into its pharmakinetic profile (ie the many hours before it's effect reduces) so instant release might be more appropriate for your lifestyle. Something to discuss with your psych.
And taking extra MPH before you go out? Stop that, it's stupid.
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Post by bobjones on Aug 18, 2012 21:13:34 GMT
I had a bit of a loud, aggressive etc. episode a while back. Very much out of character. I managed to cut down the booze a lot afterward (being unemployed helps!) , it really shocked me and a few other people too! I decided to drink differently, only buying nice beer! Avoiding the cheap and cheerful stuff meant that I would drink slower and less often ! I've managed to drink nothing since i came on Concerta 4 weeks ago. I do miss it, it was always my crutch. Self medication'a gogo. I have managed to avoid some of the places and people I used to hang around with. It seems to help. I've forgotten what my point was Maybe, just that I know where you're coming from. Take it slow, try and stop mixing booze and meds. It'll be ok !
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